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Oct 2023
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79: From Construction to Data Analytics ...

Avery Smith - Data Career Coach
About this episode

Join Avery Smith and Jordan Temple in this episode of the Data Career Podcast.

Jordan shares his insights on breaking into the data industry with a non-technical background, leveraging skills in Power BI and the power of a solid online presence.

Tune in now to gain inspiration and guidance for your data career journey.


Connect with Jordan Temple:

🤝 Connect on Linkedin


🤝 Ace your data analyst interview with the interview simulator

📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips

📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training

🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp


Timestamps: (07:02) - Excel + Power BI

(12:20) - Landing a job with a DM

(15:10) - Hybrid > Remote


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